Join us in some of the Roman empire’s most iconic and fascinating sites with our curated itineraries. We’ll go on site and up close for full immersion in antiquity’s amazing history and culture with special access, expert-led lectures, cultural activities and much more. All courses support our non-profit mission.
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2026 Courses
SICILY: SUN-KISSED & STORIED
SPACES AVAILABLE
Sunday May 3 – Monday May 11, 2026
Join Ancient Rome Live and archaeologist Darius Arya for an immersive nine-day exploration of eastern and southern Sicily. This journey brings Sicily’s millennia of history to live – from the ancient splendor of Syracuse and the stunning mosaics of Villa Romana del Casale to the forgotten power of Morgantina. We’ll explore Taormina’s Greco-Roman theater and Mount Etna, trace Baroque brilliance in Noto, Modica, and Ragusa, and visit Catania, Along the way, enjoy exclusive access, vibrant food experiences—from granita at Caffè Sicilia to cooking with village mammas—and special visits to Cefalù’s Norman cathedral and Agrigento’s awe-inspiring temples.
2025 Courses
IMPERIAL PALACES & POPES
SOLD OUT
Sunday November 16 – Sunday November 23 2025
A seven-day deep dive into the imperial and papal layers of Rome and its surrounding countryside. Join archaeologist and host Darius Arya for a curated journey through emperors’ palaces, Christian legacies, and papal retreats. This intimate small group tour (maximum 12 guests) offers behind-the-scenes access to some of the most compelling and often-overlooked sites in Lazio.
Past Travel Courses
Each year presents the opportunity to pursue new itineraries or to revisit sites that continue to yield insight and fascination. At Ancient Rome Live, we embrace both approaches: introducing new tours and returning to favorite locations. Take a look at our past adventures. Should a particular destination resonate with your interests, please contact us. With a minimum of six participants, we are able to relaunch previous tours by request. All tours are curated and led by archaeologist Darius Arya.
Ancient & Islamic
Tunisia
Seven days discovering Tunisia’s history from Punic control through to Roman domination, the arrival Islam and more.
FALL 2025
Building a
Roman
City
Five-day journey discovering the stories and engineering of the foundation of ancient Rome and more.
SPRING 2025, SPRING 2024
Ancient
Greece in
Western Sicily
Six-day adventure tracing Sicily’s millennia-spanning heritage, with a focus on the Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans.
SPRING 2025
The Romans
in Southern
France
